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AT THE BEACH Safety Tips & Information In any emergency, dial 911 NOAA Weather Radio: 162.40 FM and 162.55 FM Safe Swimming • Only swim on guarded beaches • Never swim alone • Always swim near a lifeguard • Do not go on the beach or in the water if you hear thunder or see lightning • Do not dig holes on the beach deeper than the user's knee Rip Current Awareness • What are Rip Currents? Rip currents are "channeled" currents of water flowing away from the beach. They typically occur when a channel forms between the shore and a sandbar and also near structures such as jetties and piers. • Why are they so dangerous? Rip currents pull people away from the beach. Their speeds can vary from moment to moment and can quickly increase to become dangerous to anyone entering the surf. • What if I'm caught in a Rip Current? Stay calm. Don't fight the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline—across the direction of the water flow. Often this means swimming parallel to the shore. When free of current, swim at an angle—away from the current—toward the beach. • Don't become a victim while trying to help someone else! • For more information: www.ripcurrents. noaa.gov Dune Regulations • Use designated paths to and from the beach • Say off the grassy areas on the dunes; poison ivy is commonly found growing on the dunes • Dune grass is very vulnerable and is a natural protection against storms Poison Ivy • Remember: "Leaflets three, let it be!" • Leaves are always in threes, two leaflets split by a third, with a slightly longer stem • If exposed, repeated washing with cold water and soap will remove the poisonous oil from skin and clothing ———————— Information courtesy of: Southern Ocean County Chamber Of Commerce 265 West 9th Street, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008; (609) 494-7211 and (800) 292-6372 www.discoversouthernocean.org Places to go, area towns Continued from page 17 RED BANK Red Bank RiverCenter 20 Broad Street, Red Bank (732) 842-4244 or (888) Hip-Town www.redbankrivercenter.org Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber Of Commerce 47 Reckless Place, Red Bank (732) 741-0055 www.emacc.org Red Bank is a combination of historic charm and progressiveness. Situated along the banks of the Navesink river, embraced by established neighborhoods and tree lined streets, the downtown shopping district is anchored by two waterside parks and features shopping variety and evening excitement. New Jersey Monthly Magazine tagged Red Bank the "hippest town in New Jersey" and more recently said, "this town is loaded with antique shops, restaurants, clothing stores, art galleries, and atmosphere." Right now Red Bank has recently improved on an already delightful shopping district by adding wider brick sidewalks, benches, historic lampposts, and new landscaping. Combined with Red Bank's "outrageous customer service," this will guarantee an exciting shopping day or a wonderful weekend escape! Easy access from GSP Exit 109. Train just fifty minutes from NYC. Sail or motor right into the Broad Street shopping area! SEASIDE HEIGHTS / PARK AMUSEMENT AREA Seaside Heights Borough Hall (732) 793-9100 Three-mile-long beachfront which has white sandy beaches and a mile-long boardwalk overflowing with games, rides, restaurants, and shops. When visiting, be sure to take a ride on the antique Dentzel/Looff Carousel! SPRING LAKE Spring Lake Chamber Of Commerce 304 Washington Avenue, Suite 104 Spring Lake, (732) 449-0577 www.springlake.org The picturesque seaside town of Spring Lake offers its residents and vacationers an unhurried atmosphere of gracious living which has made it a unique resort at the Jersey Shore for more than 100 years. Two miles of uncluttered beach and the longest non-commercial boardwalk in New Jersey add to the one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Turn-of-the-century architecture borders the wide, tree-lined streets which surround a large lake. "Spring Lake" is named for the fountains of crystal clear water which emanates from a multitude of